Mercato vs Unity Source
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mercato
Shop for fresh, local groceries from your favorite neighborhood stores and enjoy same-day home delivery. Support small businesses and the environment while getting high-quality food delivered directly to your door.
- Shop from local grocery stores
- Same-day home delivery
- Support local small businesses
- Fresh, high-quality food
- Reorder previous purchases
- Schedule orders in advance
- Buy from multiple stores
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Shop handpicked groceries from the convenience of home. Brought to you by the people of Mercato. Order food from your favorite local grocery stores and enjoy fast, same-day home delivery. At Mercato, we support local small businesses and the environment at the same time, all while delivering the freshest and most delicious food to your door. Whether you’re craving artisan snacks, beer, wine, meat, or just fresh, delicious food that you can’t get at a major supermarket chain, Mercato has you covered. With a few taps on the app, you’ll get fresh food and grocery items delivered same-day or via pick up at the store. Buy from your local grocery store, butcher shop, farmers’ market, food hall, cheese shop or baker and set your table with the best food in your neighborhood. Your food will be hand selected and packaged by your local grocer, with only the care that grocers themselves can provide. No “shoppers” are hired to liaison between you and the store – our grocers package your fruit, cheese, vegetables, and meat themselves. We make it easy for you to support local businesses and get the highest quality food, while providing the best service and experience available. Enjoy unlimited free delivery if you sign up for Mercato Green – and for every purchase you make as a Mercato Green member, we’ll plant a tree. Mercato is the only grocery delivery service that allows you to live well, eat well and do good at the same time. With Mercato, you can also: – Reorder previous purchases with one tap – Schedule orders weeks in advance – Buy from multiple stores at once – Save your favorite stores for easier shopping Start shopping, and start supporting local businesses and a healthier planet!
Unity Source
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Order from Unity Source anytime, anywhere—with just a few taps. Our mobile app lets you search our complete product catalog, manage and update your ordering guide, and buy what you need at the moment you need it. It’s part of our commitment to giving you an ordering experience you’ll love. Select benefits include: - No-headache ordering: access our full catalog & re-order easily - Keep everything together: delivery days, cutoff times, and order updates, all in one - place - Get in touch anytime: communicate directly with your Unity Source rep in the app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Unity Source at none against Mercato's shown. Unity Source also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Mercato's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mercato ships an update every 2 weeks, Unity Source every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mercato | Unity Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mercato, Inc. | Pomegranate Technologies, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Mercato
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Delivery date/time changes unexpectedly
- Incorrect item substitutions or missing items
- Payment issues and unauthorized charges
Requested features
4 requests- Full-screen product browsing
- Ability to order from multiple stores separately
- Better search and filtering options
- Detailed order history and receipts
Unity Source
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mercato
No in-app purchases
Unity Source
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mercato free?
Is Unity Source free?
Do Mercato or Unity Source have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mercato or Unity Source?
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